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UEFA Champions League: Dortmund cruise past Dinamo Zagreb, climb into top four

Dortmund forward Jamie Gittens (L) in action against Dinamo Zagred in the Champions League on Wednesday, November 27,2024. [Damir SENCAR / AFP]

Borussia Dortmund delivered a commanding performance on Wednesday night, defeating Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 to climb into the Champions League top four. Goals from Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, Ramy Bensebaini, and Serhou Guirassy secured Dortmund's first away win since September and all but confirmed their progression to the knockout stages.

The match opened with a spectacular solo effort from English winger Bynoe-Gittens, who broke the deadlock just before half-time. Picking up the ball at the edge of the box, the 20-year-old weaved past three defenders before unleashing a dipping shot into the top corner, marking his fourth goal in five Champions League appearances this season.

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